Apple Blossom, picture taken at Queen Wilhelmena State Park, March 2009
Arbor Day is tomorrow, April 30th. Did you know it was first celebrated in 1872? It is not a major holiday, there are no chocolate trees or special Peeps commemorating the day, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with it. Here are a few ideas for you from the Arbor Day website:- Plant a tree in your yard
- Take a hike in the woods and enjoy being in the trees. Arkansas has many fine state parks with hiking trails for all abilities. If the weather isn't good this weekend, plan to go hiking next weekend.
- Learn to identify the trees in your neighborhood. The website has a great interactive page to help you with that.
